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Produkt, the hard-hitting rapper from the Bronx whose “one fan at a time” grassroots philosophy has netted him hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and deep respect from the hip hop blogosphere.

He is the first rapper to be nominated for 5 single-year Underground Music Awards UMA’s 11 year history. The Bronx rapper ascended to notoriety when he won 3 of the 5 nominations at the 2014 UMAs.

This year, Produkt released two hit singles: “Hold it Down” and “Freak Affair.” “Hold it Down” caught the attention of well-respected music critics and was nominated for UMA’s Best Video and Song of the Year honors.

The success is also a result of Produkt’s “Larger than Life” lifestyle that’s half rebellious rage and half charismatic cool, though things weren’t always that balanced.

There was once a time when Produkt was just another dealer chasing the fast life. Unlike the typical story of a talented artist pursuing the wrong priorities to a dead end, he instead honed his rapping and writing skills, and turned his focus solely to music upon the birth of his daughter.

The conscious shift in lifestyle has certainly paid dividends for this Hispanic rapper who counts Big Pun as his primary influence. Top hip hop critics have been noted to say:

“One listen to his music and it’s plain to see that he is a force to be reckoned with.” (YoRaps)

Due to the superior quality of his music videos, he’s also been compared to major label acts. Most importantly, however, his newfound success has given Produkt a renewed outlook; one where he values people he can learn from and who are positive.

It’s not a stretch to say that positivity is contagious, given the justified optimism represented in interview quotes like, “Believe in me. There’s nothing that will stop me from being a force in this game.”

Check out Produkt’s new video, “My Perspective, Seen It All – Freestyle”.